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Companion for Patients on Hospice
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Rosemont, IL
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
Time Commitment:
A few hours per month
Commitment Details:
1-2 hours a week
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
20
Cause Areas:
Health & Medicine, Human Rights & Civil Liberties, Seniors & Retirement
Good For:
Age 55+
Participation Requirements:
Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
18+
Description
Hospice companion volunteers visit with our patients in their homes or nursing homes. These visits provide companionship to our patients and provide much needed relief to primary caregivers to take time for self-care. Common activities our volunteers do with our patients include
- Reading to the patient
- Sharing stories
- Playing games
- Home patients can sometimes use additional support including light house work, meal prep, or yardwork
As a hospice volunteer you will learn about the hospice philosophy, communicating with patients and families, family dynamics, spiritual care and the grief process.
Please consider joining our team as we honor life and offer hope to those who need us most.
For additional information, please contact:
Tracey Borysko, Volunteer Services and Community Outreach Manager
Location
On-site
Throughout Chicagoland and Suburban areas, Rosemont, Illinois, US
